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  1. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    tishluvnc replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank

  2. Please tell me it is possible, and how?

    tishluvnc replied to ErikEverhard's topic in Nursing Career

    Ah ha! but they say opportunities are wonderful for home health aids and cna's, but wow no pay. I've done it for years while trying to get a BA. I'm proud I will be finished with my degree in 4...

  3. Second degree

    tishluvnc replied to kimjou's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also about to graduate with a Bachlor in Sociology with a minor in substance abuse. I'm contemplating nursing also. I'm a cna I (home health aide). Can't decide (lpn)quickest, (ADN) 3 years, or...

  4. Are there many health educators in medical facilities

    tishluvnc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all nurses, I'm very interested in health and wellness. I can vision myself providing a patient one-on-one counseling on their disease or condition. I can also see myself educating teens on...

  5. Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    tishluvnc replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel your confusion. I got into cna just because it was easy to obtain a job. I've been in home health for years. Long enough to do half a degree in medical office administration, one semester in a...

  6. Are there many health educators in medical facilities

    tishluvnc replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    The only part of social work I feel I would like is the counseling. I could be wrong, I shadowed a lcsw at a mental health agency and they all seemed to sit behind a desk most of the day. Some of them...

  7. Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

    tishluvnc replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You sound some what like me, though I have to say that life over a period of time can change you somewhat. I still donot like to be the center of attention but I have learned that people take...

  8. Failed my nlcex 2011

    tishluvnc replied to jeffsoro2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You go boy!!!!!!!

  9. I love it ALL

    tishluvnc replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    So glad you like the profession you decided to enter, it gives me more inspiration to push on. I'm also non traditional student so by the time i'm done If I decide to continue with nursing I will be...

  10. What career did you have before nursing?

    tishluvnc replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    This thread really gave me inspiration, I've read them all! Keep them comming. I'm a cna who is about to graduate with a sociology degree and is trying to decide between nursing or social work. Every...

  11. Do any of the nurses here working 40 hr weeks and going to school, have children?

    tishluvnc replied to Glowinthedark's topic in General Nursing

    This is also an issue of mine. I'm single with a four year old and can't see how I can manage nursing school. One clinical spot is almost 45 miniuts away straight shot. My mother has been my hubby and...

  12. Thinking about changing careers.

    tishluvnc replied to willowlove's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry your fate is like many threads I have read. I'm not a nurse but a cna who work in home health that is contemplating going into further into nursing or social work. Your post makes me think...

  13. does it matter which community college

    tishluvnc posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    O.k I am thinking about continuing my nursing career. I have been a cna for years and after a ba in sociology with a minor in substance abuse. I feel academically a MSW material doesn't excite me...

  14. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

    tishluvnc replied to KARRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It doesn't shock me. I've heard bad things about working there as a nurse. I had my children there and everything was o.k., but I don't think they treat their nurses good. An ER nurse did tell me that...

  15. Nursing hours

    tishluvnc replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also in the same boat. I'm finishing up a BA degree in sociology and wondeing my next step. Every since I've taken courses in medical terminology, human biology, and human development I would love...

  16. Opinions Please: LPN school now or wait for RN school

    tishluvnc replied to mariamsally's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in NC and live by 2 community colleges who also terminated LPN to RN. Now you have to do either or. However, I'm not sure you may be able to work as a lpn for a while and then challenge some of...

  17. What hurt worse back or feet

    tishluvnc posted a topic in General Nursing

    O.k. I'm interested in going further into nursing and have a million questions about a day in the life. As a cna you do some uncomfortanble things which I'm sure you all know. What gets me is...

  18. What hurt worse back or feet

    tishluvnc replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    I had to laugh because the bed it the old hand crank and I can't lift it. I wear a back brace that helps me, but not enough. I hurt my back on a friday and it took three days to get it back right....

  19. Would being a CNA first be wise

    tishluvnc posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Question, I'm a cna I in NC, this is really a home health aide. I can't make my mind up if I want to continue my education towards (MSW) Social work or Nursing. I spoke to a RN and she told me to get...

  20. Would being a CNA first be wise

    tishluvnc replied to tishluvnc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for responding SDALPN, I can see how you will get the chance to use time management in a facility vs. in home care. Your right, they do have med tech and I asked about that class a couple days...

  21. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    tishluvnc replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't know if your paid, but if your are sounds like they think you work for free.It has to be hard on a nurse working their tail off only to watch someone do nothing for a while. They shouldn't mind...

  22. Medical Terminology Course

    tishluvnc replied to Livinstrong85's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree I absolutely love the medical language and would love to one day have a career where I can be a pro at it and learn the human anatomy. The only kicker is that I wan't decent pay check and...

  23. LMSW Trying to Get in RN program- Please help

    tishluvnc replied to isha2001's topic in General Nursing

    That make sense, I'm a late bloome and feel that i have to HURRY up. Being a cna would sure show you the bottom line. Thank you for your

  24. Developmental Psychology

    tishluvnc replied to ttownstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the post that stated that books are one thing but actually working is different. I'm in that class now online and have an A and cant tell you I've learned anything new.Don't get me wrong...

  25. Please Help: SLP vs RN?

    tishluvnc replied to kbaker93's topic in General Nursing

    I know a speech pathologist who makes good money, enough to pay for her own house and like o.k. I think it's a good career, but I would also wonder about the amount of jobs opening in a certain area....